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To better characterize the views of young people with chronic illness about transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare, researchers in the U.K. developed a list of 39 statements about transition. They then recruited 41 patients aged 14 to 22 years with chronic conditions (representing 9 different specialties) to rate agreement with each statement. Using factor analysis, the researchers identified four distinct groups:
Laid-back: This group did not have significant concerns about transition, did not find living with their illness difficult, and welcomed input from staff and parents (even though most thought they wouldn't need it).
Anxious: This group found it difficult to live with their illness, wanted a detailed plan in place before tr…